Taiwan strengthens undersea cable security amid rising threats

According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), undersea cables carry more than 90% of global internet data traffic and face more than 150 cable breaks annually worldwide, primarily due to human errors and accidents. These incidents underscore the fragility of global communication infrastructure. As an island nation heavily dependent on submarine cables, Taiwan is particularly vulnerable to such disruptions and is taking proactive steps to strengthen its network resilience.

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Trump 2.0 raises stake for South Korea semiconductor industry

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, South Korean industries are closely monitoring the potential implementation of anticipated executive orders and their implications for critical sectors such as semiconductors, automotive manufacturing, and steel production. While these industries face considerable risks, others, including drones, shipbuilding, and aerospace, may find growth opportunities.

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Demographics drive new business opportunities at CES 2025

AI integration and changing social trends took center stage at the world’s largest consumer electronics exhibition, CES 2025. According to Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute’s (ITRI) Industry, Science and Technology International Strategy Center (ISTI), the event highlighted how artificial intelligence (AI) applications and solutions for aging populations, pet care, and Generation Z consumers are creating lucrative market opportunities.

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夏普前CEO起诉讨2亿,鸿海回应

全球电子代工龙头鸿海与创办人郭台铭传出双双被告。周刊披露,郭台铭当年豪气吃下日本液晶之王夏普后,钦点集团副总裁戴正吴赴日整顿,并签下一份奖励合约,不过合约至今未兑现,戴正吴因此在去年底正式提告,案件已进入强制调解。对此,鸿海今(20)日发重讯强调,「关于本案,本公司基于合法合规精神,一切依法办理。」

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